A detective proves that a Robin Hood-type crook did not steal a metal formula.
Hammer the Toff (1952) is a crime film directed by Maclean Rogers, released on May 1, 1952 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars John Bentley, Patricia Dainton, Valentine Dyall and John Robinson. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
John Bentley
as Richard Rollison
Patricia Dainton
as Susan Lancaster
Valentine Dyall
as Inspector Grice
John Robinson
as Linnett
Lockwood West
as Kennedy
Katharine Blake
as Janet Lord
Roddy Hughes
as Jolly
Wally Patch
as Bert Ebbutt
Basil Dignam
as Superintendent
Ian Fleming
as Dr. Lancaster
Monti DeLyle
as The Spaniard
Charles Hawtrey
as Cashier
Directed by Maclean Rogers, written by John Creasey.
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 7 ratings.
This simple little follow-up to "Salute the Toff" sees our amateur detective (John Bentley) on the trail of a murderer ("the Hammer") who is trying to steal a scientific formula whilst simultaneously bringing the legend of "Robin Hood" into some disrepute! It's been made on a minuscule budget, but some imaginative lighting and musical accompaniment help keep it tense and interesting. As with the first film,…
Reviewed on September 11, 2022
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The main cast of Hammer the Toff (1952) includes John Bentley, Patricia Dainton, Valentine Dyall, John Robinson and Lockwood West. The film was directed by Maclean Rogers. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Hammer the Toff was released on May 1, 1952 and runs for 1h 11m.
Hammer the Toff (1952) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
